Van Etten Lake

Located in Iosco County, Michigan

Van Etten Lake is a 1,409-acre lake with the deepest point being 25 feet deep. The closest airport is Wurtsmith Air Force Base (10 min). It also has two hospitals nearby, including VA Oscoda Clinic (six min) and Ascension St. Joseph Hospital (10 min).

Life on the Lake

Van Etten Lake is the home to Van Etten Lake State Forest Campground. Residents are able to water ski, boat, fish, hike, and go horseback riding. The aquatic life inhabiting the lake is largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, crappie, and rainbow trout.

What is Nearby

The lake is not the only source of fun nearby. Residents can also enjoy one of the Great Lakes, Huron! Lake Huron is the second largest of the Great Lakes and the third-largest source of freshwater. Van Buren county also has multiple attractions to enjoy outside of the lake, including Wurtsmith Air Museum (five min), Lakewood Shores Huron Beach (14 min), and YMCA Camp Nisso Kone (four min).

After all the fun, families can enjoy restaurants nearby like Wiltse's Brew & Family Restaurant (four min), Dudley’s Diner (nine min), and Mancino’s Pit Stop (nine min). There are also stores nearby to enjoy, like Party and Food Center (four min), Family Dollar (seven min), and Nedo’s Farm Market (eight min).

Why Choose Van Etten Lake?

Van Etten Lake is a fantastic location for those looking for lakes big and small. Residents can enjoy a wide array of activities from the safety of their lake homes.